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Mpumalanga Community Safety MEC Jackie Macie has welcomed interventions outlined to address #GBV in the province. This follows the Mpumalanga State of the Province Address earlier today. #MpSopa #Mpumalanga

Umkhonto weSizwe Party’s Abednigo Nxumalo reacts to the premier’s state of the province Adress. #MpSopa2026

City of Mbombela Municipality Mayor Sibongile Makhushe Mazibuko says residents should continuously pay for municipal rates. She was speaking after the State of the Province Adress a short while ago.

Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality Mayor reacts to the Premier’s Speech.

Ndlovu: For the 2026/27 financial year, a total of R1.4 billion from the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant and Water Services Infrastructure Grant has been earmarked to fund additional high-priority projects. #SOPA2026 #MpSOPA

We want to see improvement in maternal mortality rate and a significant increase in the number of hospitals that have reached an ideal hospital standard.

Ndlovu: Our total investment on our economic and social infrastructure over the medium term period will exceed R4 billion.

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu is set to appoint a Premier’s Advisory Panel of eminent experts, to guide on strategic investment interventions, trade, and provincial economic development. He is currently delivering the State of the Province Address. #Mpumalanga #SOPA2026

Ndlovu: I am pleased to report that Mpumalanga has met the 2022 pronouncement of the Honourable President that each province should have a shelter in every district. #Mpumalanga #MpSopa

During the current financial year, an additional 10 schools will be constructed, including the much-anticipated school for the deaf and blind.

Ndlovu: I am pleased to report that we have already commenced with the construction of 29 new schools, of which ten will replace old community-built schools. This means we now have 43 schools remaining under this commitment. #Mpumalanga #MPSopa

Ndlovu: Early Childhood Development remains a top priority, forming the foundation for lifelong learning.

Mpumalanga Premier has announced that Mapulaneng Regional Hospital is planned for completion this year. He is currently delivering the State of the Province Address. #Mpumalanga #SOPA

Ndlovu: Last year, R1.7 billion was allocated to health infrastructure, with R183 million for maintenance of existing facilities.

Ndlovu: Through tackling corruption, promoting social cohesion, protecting critical infrastructure and improving service delivery, we are building a state that works for all.

Ndlovu: To ensure economic empowerment through secure tenure, we planned to deliver 1,000 title deeds in 2025/26 but have surpassed this target by delivering 1,674 title deeds across the province. We aim to register and deliver 2,500 more title deeds in 2026/27. #SOPA #MpSOPA

The Department of Water and Sanitation has also completed the development of the Provincial Bulk Water and Sanitation Master Plan, providing a comprehensive framework for planning and implementing bulk infrastructure projects across the province.

Ndlovu: The Driekoppies Regional Bulk Water Scheme is being upgraded from 20 Mega litres per day to 40 Mega litres per day with the construction of approximately 40 kilometers of bulk pipeline and several reservoirs. Of the four work packages, three are fully completed.

Ndlovu: To address water challenges, we are collaborating with the Department of Water and Sanitation to minimize backlogs across the province. The Loskop Bulk Water Scheme is nearing completion at 90% construction status. #mpumalanga

Ndlovu: We must acknowledge that some communities do not always receive quality services, often due to aging infrastructure that can no longer function optimally or population growth exceeding existing capacities.

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu says despite challenges experienced in some areas, Stats SA figures confirmed that the majority of our citizens do have access to basic services. He also s currently delivering the State of the Province Address in the Legislature. #Mpumalanga